Why smart city

Separating the futuristic from the dystopian in the minds of the general public can be a challenge, particularly when trying to conceptualize a diverse technology such as AI recognition. In today’s markets, a tangible example can be seen in consumer products such as the iPhone XS, with its Face ID facial-recognition unlocking. By and large, this has been warmly received, with the majority of complaints relating to UX and design, thanks to the removal of a fingerprint scanner, and the screen notch to accommodate the Face ID sensors. But what of more sinister applications? Check out the lineup so far for TNW2019 Google, Reddit, and Slack will be there. Join them The gradual progression of fingerprint identification into facial recognition could be seen as a soft introduction to more complex AI foundations, the likes of which are poised to be implemented across the infrastructure of the so-called ‘smart cities’ of the future. AI recognition R&D is rapidly … [Read more...] about Smart cities are an AI-powered dystopia that’s already happening

Advertisement Editor’s Picks MWC Barcelona 2019: The Biggest Changes That 5G Will Bring to the IoT Will Be Invisible Casablanca and Kansas City are IEEE’s Newest Smart Cities THE INSTITUTEThere are now hundreds of cities—large and small—that are working to improve their livability by using resilient communication networks, data analytics, sensors, and other technologies. Others want to smarten up but just don’t know how to go about it. IEEE’s Smart Cities Initiative wants to help them. The multidisciplinary effort, which launched in 2013, provides city leaders and others with credible, unbiased technical information and educational content developed by IEEE global experts. The organization’s Communications, Control Systems, Industry Applications, Power & Energy, and Systems, Man, and Cybernetics societies as well as the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation provide technical expertise. “We bring together … [Read more...] about IEEE Smart Cities Initiative Works to Help More Municipalities Modernize

Home Culture Humans Physics Preview 16 January 2019 Listen Theoretical physicist Michael Berry will explore the strange history and arcane science of tidal bores when he delivers this year’s Annual Higgs Lecture at King’s College London on 21 January. Doors open at 5.45pm. Last chance Inspired by the work of urbanist Jane Jacobs, The Data and Life of Great Future Cities exhibition at Roca London Gallery shows how personal data, used responsibly, is the key to better city design. Closes 26 January. Visit Star-gazing, maths-minded Scottish conceptual artist Katie Paterson picks watercolours by J. M. W. … Advertisement Trending Latest Video Free Why doing more exercise won't help you burn more calories Cause of polycystic ovary syndrome discovered at last 10 year challenge: How science and the world have changed Australia swelters in record temperatures with warmest ever night Manatees, whales and turtles are … [Read more...] about Don’t miss: Star-studded art, weird tides and smart cities

Welcome to Ars UNITE, our week-long virtual conference on the ways that innovation brings unusual pairings together. Each day this week from Wednesday through Friday, we're bringing you a pair of stories about facing the future. Today's focus is on AI in the city—get ready for a lot of smart buildings and self-driving stuff! Cities generate lots of data. The exact amount depends on the size of the city and its sophistication and ambitions, but it's certainly more than mere humans can absorb and use. The Smart Cities movement, which looks for ways to find data-driven technological solutions to everyday urban challenges, is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to deliver "services" to its residents—everything from locating gunshots and finding tumors to dispatching work crews to pick up trash. New York is one of about 90 cities worldwide that uses a system called ShotSpotter, which uses a network of microphones to instantly recognize and locate gunshots. In Moscow, … [Read more...] about All hail the AI overlord: Smart cities and the AI Internet of Things

Cavoukian's exit joins the mounting skepticism over Sidewalk Labs and the urban data that will be harvested through Quayside, the first section of a planned smart district called Sidewalk Toronto. Sidewalk Labs has always maintained that the neighborhood will follow 'privacy by design', a framework by Cavoukian that was first published in the mid-1990s. The approach ensures that privacy is considered at every part of the design process, balancing the rights of citizens with the access required to create smarter, more efficient and environmentally friendly living spaces.Sidewalk Labs has been debating how to adopt the framework since it was selected as a Quayside planning partner last year. The team has held countless meetings with the public and technology experts, including Cavoukian, to explain its thinking and ensure everyone's concerns are considered in the Master Innovation and Development Plan due early next year. (The plan is effectively a final pitch or proposal that will need … [Read more...] about Google’s smart city dream is turning into a privacy nightmare